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New Holland T4.90 Specs ( 2012-2014 )

Name: New Holland T4.90
Brand: New Holland

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Nebraska Test #3003

NEW HOLLAND T4.90 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 65.1 hp

Max Pull 6,765 lbs

Max Torque 249 lb-ft

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Overview

The New Holland T4.90 is a utility farm tractor produced between 2012 and 2014, featuring an 87-gross horsepower FPT 3.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. It was available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with either a VisionView Cab or a two-post ROPS, weighing between 6,989 and 8,157 pounds depending on the specific setup.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: According to OECD and Nebraska Tractor Test data, the T4.90 achieved a maximum PTO power of 75.6 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 6,765 lbs while consuming 4.4 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum power.

Transmission and PTO Configuration: This model offers multiple transmission types including 8-speed and 12-speed options with mechanical or power shuttle capabilities, paired with an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The tractor is equipped with an open-center hydraulic system providing a total flow of 19.8 gpm and a Category 2 rear hitch with a lift capacity of 4,630 lbs at 24 inches behind the link ends.

Production

Description	Utility tractor
Manufacturer	New Holland

Engine

Engine type	FPT 3.2L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	2.8 gal (10.6 L)
Fuel tank	23.8 gal (90.1 L)
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.898x4.094 inches (99 x 104 mm)
Description	FPT / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	195 ci (3.2 L)
Emission control	selectice catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) (SCR)
Emissions	Tier 3
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail direct injection
Power (gross)	87 hp (64.9 kW)
Pre-heating	grid heater
Rated RPM	2300
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Engine (gross)	87 hp (64.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	75 hp (55.9 kW)
PTO (tested)	75.6 hp (56.4 kW)

Transmission

Description	Four gears in two ranges. Gear shifts and shuttle are synchronized with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. / Four gears in three ranges. Optional creeper provdes an additional eight speeds. / Four gears in three ranges. Optional creeper provdes an additional eight speeds.
Gears	8 forward and reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 12 forward and reverse
Transmission	Dual Command
Type	partially synchronized mechanical shuttle / mechanical shuttle / power shuttle
Transmission type	8-speed partially synchronized mechanical shuttle / 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 12-speed power shuttle
Transmission type	8-speed partially synchronized mechanical shuttle / 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 12-speed power shuttle

Mechanical

Cab	VisionView Cab standard. Two-post ROPS available.
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional cab with air-conditioning.
Differential lock	mechanical differential lock
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Mid valves	0 or 2
Pump flow	12.5 gpm (47.3 lpm)
Rear valves	1 or 2
Steering flow	7.3 gpm (27.6 lpm)
Total flow	19.8 gpm (74.9 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	2 or 3

Hitch

Control	mechanical upper-link draft sensing
Drawbar	Cat. 2
Rear Arms	telescopic link ends
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4,630 lbs (2100 kg)
Rear lift (at ends)	7351 lbs (3334 kg)
Rear Type	2

PTO

Clutch	mechanical dry disc, wet disc with power shuttle
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery CCA	730 (ROPS)
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	120
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread	60.2 to 79.9 inches (152 to 202 cm)
2WD Length	163.1 inches (414 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	92.2 inches (234 cm)
4WD Front tread	60.8 to 76.6 inches (154 to 194 cm)
4WD Length	160.1 inches (406 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	90 inches (228 cm)
Description	Flange rear axle
Height (cab)	102.1 inches (259 cm)
Height (ROPS)	106.5 inches (270 cm)
Rear tread	52.2 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Width	75.7 inches (192 cm)
2WD Rear tire	16.9R30
2WD Wheelbase	92.2 inches (234 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	90 inches (228 cm)
Front tire	7.50-16
Weight	6989 to 8157 pounds
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9R30
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30

New Holland T4.90 Weight

2WD Cab	7474 lbs (3390 kg)
2WD ROPS	6989 lbs (3170 kg)
4WD Cab	8157 lbs (3700 kg)
4WD ROPS	7672 lbs (3480 kg)
Max capacity	9436 lbs (4280 kg)

New Holland T4.90 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 3003

Description	Diesel 12-speed 4WD4/2016Link: OCED Tractor Test 3003 file / PTO performance
Fuel use	4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour)
Max power	75.6 hp (56.4 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	66.6 hp (49.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	75.6 hp (56.4 kW)

References

Description	T4 Series Utility published in 2015, by New Holland / T4 Series published in 2017, by New Holland

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #3003

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Test Date: April, 2016

Location: Alma Mater Studiorum, University Di Bologna, Via Gandolfi, 19-40057. Cadriano, Bologna, Italy

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

75.60 hp

@ 1956 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

66.60 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

75.60 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	249 lb-ft (338 Nm) at 1449 rpm
Torque Rise	63.7%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	66.60	49.70	2300
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	75.60	56.40	1956

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
66.60	2300	4.69	0.49	14.21	0.12
57.10	2321	4.33	0.53	13.20	0.13
43.20	2335	3.63	0.59	11.89	0.13
29.00	2352	2.99	0.72	9.70	0.09
14.60	2373	2.44	1.17	5.99	0.07
0.00	2387	1.87	N/A	N/A	0.06

Maximum Power In Selected Gears At 1956 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
6th (2M)	49.60	37.00	6,765	30.10	2.75	4.43	2326	15.00	68	196	30.10	0.02	12.74	0.55
7th (3M)	53.00	39.50	5,595	24.88	3.55	5.72	1950	10.20	66	194	30.10	0.02	12.23	0.57
8th (4M)	62.50	46.60	4,580	20.38	5.11	8.23	1958	7.20	66	194	30.10	0.02	14.37	0.49
9th (1H)	65.10	48.60	3,770	16.78	6.47	10.42	1955	5.30	68	196	30.10	0.02	15.02	0.47
10th (2H)	64.10	47.80	2,360	10.50	10.19	16.40	1957	2.90	66	196	30.10	0.02	14.72	0.48

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Def Consumption Kg Kw H	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw H	Fuel Consumption Kw H L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
51.40	38.40	4,445	19.78	4.34	6.98	2301	6.90	66	194	30.10	Power at Rated Engine Speed-7th (3M) Gear	0.01	0.02	11.98	0.36	2.36	0.58
40.30	30.00	3,335	14.84	4.53	7.29	2338	4.40	68	196	30.10	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-7th (3M) Gear	0.02	0.03	11.47	0.37	2.26	0.61
27.50	20.50	2,225	9.89	4.64	7.46	2357	3.20	66	196	30.10	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed-7th (3M) Gear	0.02	0.03	9.56	0.45	1.88	0.73
40.30	30.00	3,335	14.84	4.53	7.29	1678	4.40	66	194	30.10	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-8th (4M) Gear	0.01	0.02	11.58	0.37	2.28	0.60
27.50	20.50	2,225	9.89	4.64	7.46	1704	3.20	68	194	30.10	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed-8th (4M) Gear	0.02	0.03	9.70	0.44	1.91	0.72

Engine

Make	F.P.T Industrial Diesel
Type	Four cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. exhaust treatment
Displacement	207 cu in (3387 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) integrated within a vertical muffler

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Wheelbase	90.00 in (2285 mm)
Front Tread Width	48.6 to 76.7 in
Rear Tread Width	52.6 to 76.3 in
Brakes	single wet disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	3,725 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W30 API CJ-4

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 460/85R34; **; 23 (160) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 380/85R24; **; 23 (160) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	18.1 in (460 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	5,050 lbs
Front	3,330 lbs
Total	8,380 lbs

New Holland T4.90 Specs ( 2012-2014 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

New Holland T4.90 Weight

New Holland T4.90 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 3003

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power In Selected Gears At 1956 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In 7th 3m Gear

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks